Because we all love chocolates...

A break up? a family row? a bad day at work? Nothing would soothe a girl (and probably most guys) better than reaching for an overpriced box of chocolates and indulging a little too much to take away the pain .... only to feel guilty, fat and sluggish afterwards.

So I decided that there should be a way to feel "naughty" without actually having to ingest tablespoons full of sugar and ruin that body, and what better than them being high in protein!

Makes approximately 15:

110g Almonds

80g Whey Protein

40g Quark

20g CoCo Nibs

5g Stevia

Vary ratio of quark:almond butter depending on macro requirements

Additional extras:

Blueberries

Peanut Butter

Coco powder 

Strawberry drops

Orange drops

Mint drops

Butter

1. Can use a pre-made nut butter (but that is cheating slightly!) In a blender combine almonds, quark, protein powder and slowly add water until a smooth butter consistency is formed.

2. Can use 100% coco powder (but again that is cheating slightly!), crush together coco nibs, stevia and a small amount of water until a paste is formed.

3. Add chocolate paste to nut mixture and mix until all one colour. Add any other flavourings desired - orange/mint/strawberry. Or nuts and raisins.

(3b. If the mixture is not combining well add a pinch of xantham gum to 10ml of water and slowly add that to the mixture)

4. Place any toppings (e.g. blueberries) into a chocolate mold - an ice cube mold will work ok too, scoop mixture into moulds and compact as much as possible. Ensure a smooth surface is on the bottom. Place in freezer for 1-2 hours and when set store in fridge!

Approximate macros per chocolate if used above recipe: 60kcal, 6.6g protein, 0.21g Net carbs, 4.3g fat